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軍ぐん配ばい

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Meanings

1

noun

gourd-shaped war fan

abbreviationmilitary

Historical military tool used by commanders to signal troops; abbreviation of 軍配団扇.

See also: 軍配団扇

2

noun

referee's fan

abbreviationsumo

Used by sumo referees (gyōji) to signal decisions; abbreviation of 軍配団扇. Also appears in the idiom 軍配が上がる (to be declared the winner).

See also: 軍配団扇 · 軍配が上がる (ぐんばいがあがる)

3

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

stratagem; tactics

Figurative extension from the referee's fan; refers to strategic moves or tactical decisions, often in competitive contexts. Can be used as a suru-verb (軍配する).

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